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Barbara LeRoy
Barbara LeRoy, age 76, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, October 5, 2025 at her home in Minooka, IL. Barbara was born in Joliet, IL on March 23, 1949 to adoring parents Joseph and Dorothy (nee Karstens) Hart. She was raised in Lockport but called Crest Hill home, a graduate from Lockport West High School with the class of 1967.
Barbara was the epitome of a diehard Cubs fan, even cutting phone conversations short if it interfered with their game schedule. When she wasn't cheering on the Cubs, she could be found in the kitchen preparing a delicious meal for the ones she loved while listening to whatever music moved her soul in that moment. Her go to artist was Elvis, he stole her heart long ago. She recently found joy in gardening around her home, tenderly caring for the vegetables, allowing others to harvest which ones they wanted, usually leaving her with none for herself. Barbara will be fondly remembered for her quick wit and great sense of humor. If you were lucky enough to know her, you knew how much she loved telling her "how nice" joke.
Barbara is survived by her children, Lori (Thomas) Cullick, Traci Kozlowski, and Brian (Sarah) LeRoy; her grandchildren, Madison (Rylan) Bannon, Olivia McGrath, Jillian Kozlowski, Caroline Kozlowski, Colin LeRoy, Benjamin LeRoy, and Jessica Cullick; her great-granddaughters, Montana and River Bannon; her life-long best friend, Gail Hart Kaiser. Numerous, much loved nieces and nephews from the Hart and Daniels families also survive.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Richard (Dorothy) Hart, Thomas (Peggy) Hart, James (Linda) Hart, and Joseph (Laura) Hart.
As it was Barb's wish, cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held privately by the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name can be made to
For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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